blithe

adjective \ˈblīth, ˈblīth\

: showing a lack of proper thought or care : not caring or worrying

: happy and without worry

blith·erblith·est

Full Definition of BLITHE

: of a happy lighthearted character or disposition

: lacking due thought or consideration : casual, heedless <blithe unconcern>

— blithe·ly adverb

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Origin of BLITHE

Middle English, from Old English blīthe; akin to Old High German blīdi joyous

First Known Use: before 12th century

Related to BLITHE

Synonyms: cheerful, blithesome, bright, buoyant, canty [British dialect], cheery, chipper, eupeptic, gay, gladsome, lightsome, sunny, upbeat, winsome

Antonyms: dour, gloomy, glum, morose, saturnine, sulky, sullen

Synonym Discussion of BLITHE

merry, blithe, jocund, jovial, jolly mean showing high spirits or lightheartedness. merry suggests cheerful, joyous, uninhibited enjoyment of frolic or festivity <a merry group of revelers>. blithe suggests carefree, innocent, or even heedless gaiety <arrived late in his usual blithe way>. jocund stresses elation and exhilaration of spirits <singing, dancing, and jocund feasting>. jovial suggests the stimulation of conviviality and good fellowship <dinner put them in a jovial mood>. jolly suggests high spirits expressed in laughing, bantering, and jesting <our jolly host enlivened the party>.